Planning Manager

Planning Manager (Major Projects)

Location: Gatwick Airport

Working Pattern: Hybrid - 3 days office / 2 days remote

Contract Type: Permanent

Department: Construction

Salary: GBP
70,000pa - GBP
86,000pa

Benefits: 5% Welcome Bonus + GBP4,750 Flex Allowance + up to 20% Bonus + other excellent benefits

As Planning Manager (Major Projects), you'll play a pivotal role in shaping and delivering some of the largest and most complex infrastructure programmes at London Gatwick. You'll lead the planning and assurance of major capital projects typically valued in excess of GBP
150m, within a wider portfolio ranging from GBP
50m to GBP
350m. These include transformational terminal developments, major pier extensions, and large-scale passenger experience enhancements. Working closely with Programme and Project leadership, you'll ensure robust planning, control, and performance management across the full project lifecycle from concept approval through delivery and close-out within a live operational airport environment.

• Lead the development and management of integrated control programmes from project concept to completion, including internal and external interfaces.
• Manage programme assurance activities, including contract programme evaluation, compensation events, and delay analysis.
• Drive schedule performance improvements across the supply chain, ensuring targets are consistently achieved.
• Lead, manage, and develop planning teams across multiple major projects and programmes.
• Contribute to planning standards, governance, and continuous improvement initiatives across the function.
• Support programme-level reporting, trend and change management, risk management, and performance forecasting.
• Champion world‑class health, safety, and environmental standards across all projects and contractors.

• Extensive experience as a Senior Planner or Planning Manager on major infrastructure or construction programmes (GBP
  100m+).
• Proven experience working on multi‑year, complex programmes in live operational environments.
• Previous experience leading and developing planning teams.
• Advanced proficiency in Primavera P6 with strong commercial and contractual awareness.
• Demonstrable experience communicating complex planning and performance information to senior stakeholders.
• Strong leadership, influencing, coaching, and mentoring capability.
• Resilient, adaptable, and comfortable operating in a fast‑paced, high‑profile environment.

• 5% Welcome Bonus
• Up to 20% Performance Bonus
• GBP4,750 Flex Allowance
• Healthcare scheme, life and disability insurance
• Professional training and leadership development
• Discounted travel and free staff parking
• High street and restaurant discounts
• Volunteer days and wellbeing initiatives

You'll also benefit from a hybrid working model, significant autonomy, and the opportunity to lead projects that shape the future of one of the UK's most critical transport hubs, and the chance to be part of a team that delivers projects that millions of people experience every year.